by Richard McPherson (Author)

What makes a good man tick? And how can a sudden opportunity open our eyes and also blind us to its consequences?

Based on the award-winning short story by the same name, this new novel is set in the modern West, where cherished American myths collide with unforgiving change. Jake's idyllic life is in fact a fragile refuge from pain and guilt. When a Hollywood movie crew descends on the vast Nevada ranch he manages, his serenity is upended. But the tumult also triggers an unlikely friendship with Robert Lange, one of Hollywood's biggest stars. As their mutual respect grows, Jake realizes Lange may hold the key to an all-but-forgotten dream. But how much is he willing to risk?

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